One hundred and sixty-eight people were arrested on sex trafficking charges and 75 on other human-trafficking charges.

In 554 cases of “economic” crime that the police cracked down on, only nine people were arrested.

Increased co-operation between all levels of police when it came to combating issues such as drug trafficking, extortion and illegal online gambling proved effective last year, Kheng added.

Pressing issues for police forces this year included preserving safety and order in the lead-up to, and during, July’s National Election, and responding to the International Court of Justice’s decision relating to troops around Preah Vihear Temple near the Thai border.